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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091970035 · 06/25/2009 · Birch River Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
83
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4609036

Narrative

EE had put a fan hub back into the block housing and was tightening bolt, when he felt a pull in his back. The next day he was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. The following week was vacation week. He was to RTW on July 6 but his wife called that day to say that he was to have surgery. I spoke with him today and he is taking therapy right now.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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